The twin communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach draw throngs of families to LA — that's Lower Alabama, y'all — each summer. But there always seems to be plenty of sand to share.

There's also plenty of history to be absorbed at or near the beaches in this area, once home to the first Native American village in the country to be visited by white explorers.

via Four great beaches for your summer pleasures – chicagotribune.com.

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